Convenience Big Store: TikTok's Keith Lee reviews Pearland dessert shop, leaves $2K tip

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Have you been to Puddery, the Pearland dessert shop made famous by Tik Tok influencer Keith Lee?

TikTok food critic Keith Lee and his wife made a stop at Puddery in Pearland, which is located at 5517 Broadway, during his tour through Houston's culinary scene.

Lee's visits to restaurants can fuel a surge in business and attention for restaurants, but sometimes individual employees also benefit from a visit from one of social media's biggest food influencers, according to Chronicle reporter Bao Ong.

The social media icon left a $2,000 tip for Janel Prator, the owner of the dessert shop, per a video posted by Lee on Tuesday night. As of Wednesday afternoon, the video has generated 7.3 million views.

Let's chat! If you've been to Puddery this week, I want to hear about your experience. Email me at pooja.bhakta@houstonchronicle.com

Pooja Bhakta, Pearland reporter

pooja.bhakta@houstonchronicle.com

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